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Archive for July, 2009

Lands’ End FeelGood Knitting Campaign

Posted in Hats, Knitting, lands end, warm woolies on July 28, 2009 | 3 Comments »

I’m so excited to be participating in the upcoming “Lands’ End FeelGood Knitting Campaign” through Warm Woolies.  What fun and what a worthy cause.  I can’t wait to receive my package of yarn in September and start knitting hats.  FeelGood yarn is 55% cotton, 20% wool and 25% microfiber. Lands’ End will ship the yarn [...]

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When knitting becomes an obsession

Posted in Knitting, the last knit on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I have come to realize that things related to knitting has become a total obsession with me.  I have already confirmed  that I am totally addicted to yarn, but I  must confess that I am now totally addicted to anything knitting related, especially  knitting podcasts. 
I came across the following YouTube video on Naughty Knitterz that [...]

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Friday night knitting

Posted in Etsy, Jimmy Beans Wool, Knitting, Ravelry, Stuff, Yarn on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It’s been a very hectic week and I’m looking forward to sitting down on the couch with my knitting, a glass of wine and watch a really good movie .  Since hubby and I are off to see Half Blood Prince tomorrow, maybe it will be a Harry Potter night.  I am knitting up two more of the [...]

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Cotton face cloth

Posted in Knitting, cotton, face cloth on July 18, 2009 | 2 Comments »

While perusing the aisles of Michaels, I came across Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Naturals that was on clearance for 97 cents per ball and purchased two balls each of  colors Sonoma Print and  Earth Ombre.  I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do with this cotton yarn, but thought a spa cloth or face [...]

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Completed

Posted in Knitting, blanket, radiating star on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I’m so thrilled that I just finished the “Radiating Star” blanket just in time for my hubby to give to his manager tomorrow.  It turned out perfect and now I’m going to have to make another one soon.  This pattern created by Alexis Layton is a wonderful creation.  To me this is a perfect gift to [...]

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Knitting and Enya

Posted in Misc. on July 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Today has been a day of staying home and knitting.  I’m not sure if I have a summer cold or a bad case of Arizona allergies but whatever the case may be, I’ve had a nice day of knitting and working on my Radiating Star Blanket.  I’ve taken a break to sip a cup of [...]

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Magically knitted scarf

Posted in Harry Potter, Knitting, Misc. on July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In honor of the release of the sixth installment of Harry Potter series, the Half Blood Prince, I wanted to share the following YouTube video that I discovered today.  Unfortunately it is not possible to place into my post, so please click on the link provided.
It’s quite fun and hope you enjoy!  Happy knitting ~

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Radiating Star Blanket

Posted in Knitting, alexis layton, blanket on July 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It’s a perfect day just to stay home in the cool indoors, watch a Lifetime movie and of course, knit, knit, knit.  I’m working on a wonderful pattern by Alexis Layton ~ “Radiating Star Blanket” ~ for a baby gift for my hubby’s manager (he and his wife are expecting their first baby).  So far [...]

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Cap sleeve cardi…..

Posted in Cardigan, Cast On, Debbie Bliss, Knitting on July 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I finished my bulky weight cardigan that was knitted up using yarn from my stash ~ Lion Brand Thick & Quick in Hazelnut.  At first, I was going to knit a pull over sweater, but when I finished the back, I decided to create a cardigan instead.  It turned out fairly well and it will [...]

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Happy 4th!

Posted in Knitting, Stuff on July 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Today is a day of remembrance, the day we gained our Independence, our freedom, and the freedom to worship.  What would our nation be today, if our fore fathers hadn’t fought and died to give us these freedoms!  God bless America!  Also, thank you to all the men and women of our armed forces that [...]

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